Mick wrote (and my answers are in the middle) : Here's a thought... With an LX plus motor drive etc. costing about as much as a new MZ-S is it really worth buying the LX?
///////// Yes, if you want it instead of the MZ S. There's no "universal answer" to this question. It depends on what of the two cameras you want or need. Why do I ask this? Well... Obviously the MZ-S has much more functionality overall so it could possibly score against the LX there if you want that sort of thing. but if you don't you can mount K/M lenses and set the shutter speed and aperture manually. You then end up with something sort of LX like to use. ////////// Nope. The user interface is different, the feeling is different, the VIEWFINDER is different. The LX was designed as a "professional" offering and so, apparently is the MZ-S so they should be of similar build quality etc. However It seems to be the opinion of this group that the LX needs a CLA quite regularly to keep it in trim and operable... Hmmm I wonder if the MZ-S will need this (probably less frequently I would speculate). Then there is the question of parts availability. I would think that MZ-S parts will be available long after those for Lx's have dried up. what about this age thing too? For the same pile of dollars/pounds/yen etc. I would be buying a camera which is years old (and probably requires a CLA and other stuff before I actually can use it), as opposed to a brand spanking new item. /////////// It depends on what kind of camera you are after. Sure the LX has interchangeable viewfinders which the MZ-S doesn't, but it seems this is a feature not considered desirable enough for modern offerings. So why should anybody buy an LX, short of liking the retro - classic look and feel of the body? Or is that the exact point of buying one? /////////// This is one point and the other two are: the best VIEWFINDER (one or the most important parts of a camera) and an incredible and lovely METERING SISTEM (yes, it doesn't spot and is limited for ttl flash, but if you like available light photography in a variety of conditions, including very low light, the LX rules). Also, reading your email, it's obvious you never used a LX. I think if you use it for a time you'll understand what i'm talking about. Again, I like the MZ S, but I think just comparing damn "features" is not the way. The first question is "what kind of photos I'll do? I need this or that? Regards Albano Regards, /\/\ick... (sort of stirring things up, but genuinely interested... and yes I'd love an LX!!!) ///////////////////// Yes, you will, believe me. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
